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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-03
AUCTION SALES.
Bv Green & Wise, Auctioneers.

DY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Corporation
- Court of the city of Alexandria, Va, rendered
AZ IFS September term, 1880, in the cause of Dan
lei W. Griffith VS.. Kinsay Griffith ct AL the un-
dersigued. special commissioner therein named,
will offer for sale by public auction, in front of
the enhance to the Court room, Fairfax street,
on SATURDAY, the 18th day Of November, 1887,
at / . o'clock m. the following property, to wit
No. IA LOT OF GROUND, beginning 100
feet inches from The corner of Union and King
streets thence west with King street % feet 8
inches 10 the centre of the square; thence south
11G feet to 20-feet alley thence east on the al
ley % feet inches; thence north by a straight
line to the beginning.
No. "a LOT OF GROUND and IMPROVE
MENTS, adjoining the property of D. Mcleod, be-
ginning az the western intersection of McLeod's
line with King street thence back with McLeods
line 116 feet to 20 feet alley; thence with the
alley westwardly "a feet; thence with line
parallel to first line to King street.; thence with
King street TO the beginning.
No. 3-A LOT OF GROUND, commonly called
the COAL YARD LOT" commencing on King
street about 61lb feet east Of the corner of Lee
street fronting say &C feet on King street and
running back 116 or III feet TO 20 feet alley.
Terms of Sale: Cash enough to pay costs of suit
and The expenses of sale, and the residue Oh Il
credit of six, twelve and eighteen months, with
interest from day of sale, taking bonds with good
personal security, and retaining title to secure de-
ferred payments. CHARLES E. STUART,
oci15 cots Special Commissioner.
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By Green & Wise. Auctioneers.

DY VIRTUE of decree of the Corporation
ID Court of the city of Alexandria, rendered on
the 9Th day of September, 1887, in the chancery
cause therein depending wherein George Young
is complainant ard s. 81. Lunt administrator and
others are defendants, the undersigned COM
missioner therein named, will on SATURDAY,
November 9th, 1887 at u o'clock M, at the
Fairfax street entrance to the Corporation Court
room, expose for sale at public auction, the FOL.
lowing property, viz: All that LOT OF GROUND
with the buildings and improvements thereon,
No. o1o (old number) King street, situate on the
south side CT said street, between Columbus and
Alfred streets, fronting 81 feet on King street
and extending back southwardly with the same
width as the front 100 feet with sll the rights,
privileges and easements to the same belonging
or in anywise appertaining.
Terms of Sae-Cash sufficient to pay the costs
OF this suit that is to say less than 500, and the
residue in four equal payments at 6, IL, 1S and
24 months; the deferred payments to be secured
by the notes of the purchaser with personal Sc
curity and TO bear interest from date of sale.
GEO. A. MUSHBACH,
Commissioner of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-03

DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN THE COUNTY.
One Of the most enthusiastic political meet
iOss ever held in the county took place last
night at Walker school house, near the CEN
Ire Of the county. Excellent speeches were
made by X. Walton Moore, Of Fairfax, and
5 G. Brent and Judge Stuart of this city.
70 night meeting will be held at Skaters
schocl house, in Jefferson District. and on
Friday pielt at Csrne school house, 10
Washington District, the extreme northern
end Of the county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-03

ROw.-Last light ia inc northwestern
part of the city rev took place among .
humber OF politicians, Whit" aod cojored,
thai at ope ,imc locked like i v"uid 'esrit
seriously. Much excitement f;av,::cel ard
ahsbt seemed imminent whep t;.,, 2o.iac ~.
rested the mau yhey supposed re !ha
leader, after w:'ivh quiet prevailed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-03

KILLED.-Iuformatio has beea received
here Of the shooting and killing Of q man at
broughton. Ohio, a few days since, by q
former resident of Occoquan, named Plum
ley. Pumley has charge OF Petit q Drip 3
siovs factory there, and recently discharged
The man when he was threatened b. the
latter A difficulty eusued during which
Pumley shot the man !hrse tines. killing
him
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-03

ARRIVED SAFELY.-Tho steamer Sue,
about which SO much anxiety was felt, ar
rved at her wharf in Baltimore yesterday.
The Sue left this city Sunday afternoon at
Der usual time. She proceeded rs lar IS
st. Mary's river, where she 10y twenty -four
hours. Captain Geoghegan started to put
out once, hut the waves were 80 high lie
could not make any Roadway.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-03

DIED FROM HI, INJURIES little four
Year Old co orcd boy named Cornelius Cole
man who lived across the canal, was go bad
ly burned few nights since by his clothing
taking fire from stove, that he died from
bis injuries last night The child had been
left alone in the house aud when his cloth
ing caught lire, ran out of doors in light
blaze colored girl, named Emma Baker
ran and hastily tore the burning clothing
from him, but he had been burned SO badly
that death resulted.
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LOCAL NEWS.

Far this section fair weather, light variable
IDS and slight changes in tempe nature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-03

CANNON BALL TRAIN.-A cannon balF'
train will be put on the Piedmont Air Line
on the 18Th instant. 1t will be solid train
between New York aud New Orleans,
aud composed only of drawing room and
sleeping cars. The train will stop at only
the principal points along the route. The
local business will he done by two other
train: as now which will make three daily
trains over the road.
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WANTS.
XXTANTEp-A Coy to learn the drug business
w Amply at 924 King street. move st
ORDER NO. SO.
ALEXANDRIA. VA. y,

ORDER NO. So
ALEXANDRIA Va, November ., 1857.
/. The members of the ALEXANDRIA LIGHT
INFANTRY will meet at the office OF Marbury &
Armstrong. No. 2tS King street, st 7:3O o'clock
p. IN. on TS UHSDAY, " vember ), 1887, for the
purpose Of signing and acknowledging the papers
connected with the extension ana repair of the
srmoIy.
2. & prompt ard full attendance is Imperative
ly required to prevent delay in the prosecution of
the work.
3. There missing from the armory - blank
cts, overcoats, sets OF leather accoutrements,
d guns, 10 knapsacks, l ca1teen and lot o. he'll
NETS, which now in the possession OF members
of the company. They must be brought to Mar
bury & Armstrong; office at the time mentioned.
Delay will be productive of serious Inconvenience.
BY ORDER GEO. Il. MUSHBACH,
Captain Commdg.
L. MARBURY, I'd scrgt., Actg. o. o. now 1t
WHITE cLovER HONEY, in lib frames. re-
w ceived to-day by
sep27 ]. c. M1LBURN.
NEW BUCKwHEAT FLOUR received to day
~ and for sale low by
oct19 &c. MILBURN.
NEW RAIsINs and BRAZIL NUTS received
~ TO day by
oct13 &c M1LBURN.
CMoKED BLoATERs and SEQ ca HERRING,
oct13 &c MILBURN.
OARAToGA POTATO CHIPS pound and half
octi3 ' McRUREEY's.
SMALL HAMS, Missouri brand, ! 10 10 pounds
y each. For sale by
aug5 j. c. MILBURN.
OAMELs' HAIR SHIRTS and DRAWERS from
" 75c to the best grade in the market at
oct8 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'5.
d ss5 ss DRY GOODS as cheap as the cheap
oct7 AMOS B. sLAYMAKER'a.
A NICE LINE OF FEATHER BUSTERS at
oct1S McBURNEY's.
DOTTED MEATs-Ham, Beef, Tongue, Turkey
.us1o ~ GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
DRINK MoXEY'S NERVE FOOD
| IL for sale by
Apo JD.HLUNT
| WE MAKE HOSIERY A SPECIALITY; there
| w fore can give extra values for prices paid.
sep5 AMOS B. SLAYaAKER.
J,ANCY NO. MAcKEREL; and Nos and
feb2s McBURNEY's.
A MOTHER INVOICE OF PAPER BUCKE S
| II 25c each, just received by
sep19 j. c. MILBURN.
Collected AFRICAN and PERSIAN DATES
| y just received at
oct12 McBURNEYS STORE.
| CHLORITE, an elegant preparation for chapped
! " hands and lips, for sale BY
JAM J. D. 81. LUNT.
Use THE MAGIC STARCH If you would have
! " beautiful finish to your linen. Sold by
je9 McBURNEY.
TERRA GOTTA 1, ., and 4-gal. COVERED
| l. BUTTER JARS. a very desirable article, at
feb15 Ell. MILLER, SON & cos.
DOTATO CHIPS, in half-pound boxes, received
nova &c. MILBUEE
I'M BBLs NEW HoMINY and HoMINY GRITs
nov23 &c. mLBURN.
FRESH ITALIAN MACARONI, Breakfast HON.
| IL my and New York Beans just received.
oct2O GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
DRIME WHITE POTATOES for sale by
[ sep19 &c. MIL
N,RY THE POTOMAC ELOJR, very choice, Cor
l. sale by toct1o] J. c. MILBURN.
NEW CITRoN and CURRANTs at
IN oct12 McDURNEY'S.
NEW BEANS ana HoMINY Just received by
IN ocS4 J.C. MILBURN.
gT,RY THE oUAEFR STARCH. For solo bv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-03

MISSOURI HAMS-If you have not bought one
lNs don't fail to go McBURNEY'S STORE and
get one They are simply grand. ap11
NEW MILD CHEESE Just received by
" aue9 ]. G. MILBURN.
CTRAINED HONEY for sale by
y sep27 J. c. MILBURN.
NEW NO. 2FAT MAcgEREL just received by
N sep14 &c! MlLBURN.
INHoIcE VIRGINIA BUTTER for sale by
y oct13 J.. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-03

I, john s. Beaoh Clerk OF the Corporation Court
OF the city of Alexandria do certify that the bond
required b. Geo. A. Mushbsch, Commissioner Of
Sale in George Young VS.. S. II. Lunt, administra.
tor ct ais. has been given and executed By said
commissioner of sale. JOHN S. REACH,
October I, 1887. Clerk.
oct1 aw4W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-03

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was clear
and cool with six prisoner aud seven dodgers
at the station house
The Mayor this morning disposed OF the
following cases:
Sam Tennessou and John Hughes, ar
rested by officers Simpson and Davis,
charged with being drunk and disorderly,
were discharged.
Jas. Warren, John SHINES mud another
young man, arrested By officers TIGER, Jones
and Taylor for disordery conduct, were
fined 81 each.
young man, arrested by officers Price
aud Henry, charged with disorderly con-
duet in the Third ward last night, had his
case continued til! tomorrow.
Henry Davis and o. Nightingale, arrested
by officer Bontz for fighting in the First
ward yesterday evening, were fined 50 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-03

A Texas jury gave verdict of 1919 in
favor of man whose dog had beer run over
and killed by railway train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-03

Tue LIFE BOATS The force at the Nor
ton shipyard having finished and launched
the boat built FOR the q. S. May, will Eow
proceed to finish the tive fe.boais at pres
emf being constructed for the English and
French governments. The English boet
will be fitted with 16 horsepower engine
and 80 inch screw-;he fret steam life
boat ever built. Work will also be contin-
ned on the 60 feet yacht, now we'll under
way. and she will be launched this winter.
It's very probable that the United States
steamship A!batross NOW At the Wasting
ton navy yard will take with it a least one
oftho Norton surfboats when il leaves for
the Pacific coast. The life boat which vas
launched here on Tuesday was hniit under
conditional arrangement with Secretary
Whitney that it should not BE- accepted un'
Ie., fulfilling the requirements Of she ser
vice. The boat mas been taken to the Wssh
iu,ton navy yard flr uiAl, bat 80 cliieisl
action as been taken 10 regard lis lnspsc
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-03

TRANSFER or THE SHIP YARD.-The Ar
,o% steamship Company to day transferred
- me Alexandria Marine Railway, Ship.
tnjldng and Coal Company, from whom
tbry recently acquired the property, the
ARE ship railway and yard laying to the
"ar,h OF The ground on which the founda-
ii,n for the proposed steamer Pocahontas
has been laid, retaining the latter ground,
ihe steam power, railway and pier
r-ivileres. certain necessary shop and
siding loft spaces and the Office room
,bey nov occupy. 1t is understood
hal the Arrow company have had the re-
issse of this part Of the property under con
.54rstiou for some time past. The officers
If the Arrow company say the property
,sey have surrendered is of no value to them,
a. lbey have no present use for the land and
IN not wish logger 10 engage in repairing
vessels. They say they wish to devote their
time and money to the construction of the
pocahontas, and that the surrender of the
nronerty named will in no wise interfere
Nth this work, but will really aid them.
Having surrendered the railways the com
many had no further use for the pea en-
Moved in operating them, so this morning
discharged them all. Mr.. A. 81. Agnew,
who for some time past has been operating
the small ways at the yard, has assumed the
management OF the large ways also, and
will operate them both. This morning he
employed such of the men who had oeen
discharged as he had work tor.
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A Bonanza Mine

A Bonanza Mine
of health is 10 be found in DR.. r. V. Pierces
'Favorte Prescription" to the merits OF
which. as Il remedy for female weakness and
kindred affections, Thousands testify
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-03

COLUMBIA S. F. E. CO.-The regular
IL nuihly meeting of the Columbia S. +. +.
Co was held last night, W. A. Smoot, presi'
den, il the chair, and John II. Strlder, Sec
retui p
The Chief Engineer was invited to address
the meeting in regard to organizing Coun.
Gil of o. A. F. A committee was appointed
to receive the names of those desiring TO be.
come members ofthe same.
Mr.. Thos. Downey, On behalf of the
Phnnixyile Hose Co. No. l, of Ph9 oixville,
Penn, presented the company with hand
somely framed picture of group of their
members which was received and the
thanks of the company was extended to
their Ph9nixville friends.
A resolution was adopted thanking the
Hydrauion S. F. E. Co. for their invitation
to accompany them on their late trip to
Richmond.
The engineer informed the company that
the engine had been thoroughly overhauled
O short time ago, but owing to the bad con
dtion OF ST. Asaph street from King to
Prince, was rapidly being knocked to pieces
and that in short time it would necessitate
the expenditure of several hundred dollars
for repairs. The City Council was requested
to make some repairs on said square.
COUNTY LAND SALEs.-The following
sales of properly in Alexandria county have
been made since our last report
NJ A. Adams to Elizabeth ]. Shyeve, ten
acres OF land, near Ballston, for 5000.
S. F. Everett, assigns to Asa o. Aldice,
his interest in his former homestead near
Falls Church, for $500.
II. II. Wells to w. T. Hornaday, lots at
RnSsvln for 81 COO
c. G. Nnuck to H. F. Clarke, one and q.
halfacres ofland in Naucksville, q mile north
of the city line, for $780,
B w. Hunter to S. Goldman. six acres of
land, part of the Hunter tract, near Airing.
ton, for $500, and S. Goldman transferred
the same land to NJ. B. Harlow, for $500.
KS The Relief Hook and Ladder Company
Will meet Friday evening, Nov. 4, 1887, at 1870
o'clock. lnOv3 2tl c. II. PIcK1N. Secretary.
1OO CASES ABsCo TOMATOES, fine quality,
rov3 &c MILBURN.
IN CASES HONEY DROP and ABsco SUGAR
nov3 J.C. MILBURN.
o. BOXES BLOATERS Just received by
~ nov3 &C. MILBURN.
4 BBLs NEW YORK BEANS just received by
4 noy3 J. C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-03

PERSONAL Rogers Fairfax, of
New York, and wife, nee Miss VanRensa-
ser, who recently returned from their Eu'
ropeau bridal tour, arrived in Leesburg, on
Tuesday, where they were met by Mr.: Hen
~ Fairfax, the groom's brother, and con:
yeyed in his four horse break "to "Oak Hill,"
ten miles south of Lsesburg, the elegant
home of the last named gentleman.-Nr-
r0r.
Mr.. ]. T. Luckett, who was injured at
Charlottesville some time since by falling
from car, and who has been at Rapidan
since. has returned to his home in this city
aud will shortly resume his duties in the
Midland Railway office.
Mr.. Frank Lambert, of this city, and Miss
Hattie Bird, cf Charles county, Md, are to
be married on the 18th inst.
NJ. Benton Burroughs aud Miss Mary v.
laisapaugb, both of ,his city, were married
ia Ascension Church. Washington, yester.
day. The newly. UNMARRIED couple returned
to their home, in this city, last night.
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OFFICERS.

OEElSEdhS.
President, Hon. W. P. CANADAY,
Washington, D. c.
Secretary, WILLIAM s. oDELL,
Washington, D. G.
Vice President, ]. @ BARTON,
Mare Island Navy Yard, Cal.
Treasurer, Hon. JOHN B. sHIPMAN,
Washington, D. c.
General Manager, cHAs. W. CUNNINGHAM,
blackberry, Arizona
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-03

COLUMBIA S. F. E. Co.-The regular
monthly meeting of the Columbia S. +. f.
Co was held last night, W. A. Smoot, presi'
dem, ia the chair, and John Fl. Strider, sec.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-03

There was another heavy frost last night.
A revival is in progress at the Methodist
Episcopal Church South.
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KS The Relief Hook and Ladder Company
Will meet Friday evening, Nov 4, 1887, at 7:30
o'clock. (nov3 2tl c. II. PIcK1N, Secretary.
Inn CASES ABsCo TOMATOES, fine quality,
IUU just received by
rov3 J. c. MILBURN.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-10-01
INSURRECTION.
Four Colored Men Killed and Monv
Wounded
In Matagorda County, Te,.-The MuItorv
Called OGt,

COLUMBIA, TEX, Sept. 97.-In fight on
Sunday night in Matagorda County be.
tween large mob OF negroes and a moss,
of whites under c,mmand of Captain
Bates, four negroes were killed. jpclding
Burton Hawkins, one of the leaders Ii ia
not known how many were wound.
ed. The whites lost two horses Later
information confirms tho first renort
Tho trouble arose over tae death Of Jerry
Massena, a colored constable, who started
out to arrest white planter named
Sanborn. Several hundred negroes
congrcgated bent un5n killing San
born and his friends liter the tght
on Sunday night the negroes dispersed
for the tlmo being but further trouble
is anticipated. The Houston Ligbt
Guards arrived here to-day and proceeded
down the river to Brazori& The Pearson
Guards, of Richmond, with Shcrirs Hick.
eys and WadswortL, Of Brazoria and
Matagorda Counties, arc at the scene of
trouble 1t is thought that these officers
will arrest the leaders Of the instruction
before the militia retires.
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THE PRESIDENTS TRIP.
1t is Expected to Cost Cleveland
$4,000 and Fifty Speeches.
The Distance Travelled VIII be i,i38 Miles,
and the Journey Will Occupy Twenty
two Days.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2j.-Mr. Cleveland's
trip to the Western and Southern States
will cost him several thousand dollars, per.
haps more than $4,000. He has engaged q
special train for the entire distance, about
forty-tyc hundred miles, in stages divided
as follows; Washington to Baltimore, 42
miles; Baltimore to Harrisburg So miles;
Harrisburg TO Pittsburgh, 24S; Pitts
burgh to indianapolis, 3Sl miles; Indian
apolis to st, Louis, 240 miles; st. Louis
to Chicago, 262 miles; Chicago to Mil
waukoe, S. miles; Milwaukee 10 Madi-
son, 50 miles, siadison to st. Paul, 20
miles; st. Paul to Minneapolis, 10 miles;
Minneapolis TO Omaha, $50 miles; Omaha
10 Kansas City l97 miles, Kansas City to
Memphis, 4s7 miles Memphis to Nashville,
230 miles; Nashville to Atlanta, 90 miles;
Atlanta to Montgomery, l75 miles; Mont
gomery to Morristowu, 3SS miles; Morris
town to Salisbury, 233 miles; Salisbury to
Danvilc, 81 miles; Danyille 10 Washing
ton, 233 miles, total, 4,4N, Tho Jour.
ncy VIII occupy twenty-five days. If
the railway journey were a continuous
one it would occupy between five and six
days, provided the train made thirty-hye
miles an hour Much OF the travel will be
during the nights and so far as the time
spent on the railway is concerned, there
lor0, the trip will not be an oxhausting
one, either TO tho President or his wife.
But there will be stoppages for brief pc
riods at many cities whore the party will
not alight, and it may be assumed that
the President win bo required to make at
least fifty speeches OF greater or less
lenrth.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-10-01
Bloody Avengers.

GREENWOOD, Mas, Sept ga negro
named Henry Taylor killed another negro
ON the TaIlahatcheo river about two
months ago. At that time an attempt was
made by colorcd Masons to lynch
him, but they were prevented, MIR. STAN
ell taking Taylor into the house and pro
torting HIM. Since then both Taylor and
his wife have disappeared, One day last
weok a body was found in the river, which
proved to be that of Taylor, and the
impression is that colored Mnsons made
away with both him and his wif0 George
Evans, who was hanged here July 26 by a
negro mob, was supposed to have been
lynchcd by coiorCd Masons, because he
had killed one OF the numbcr. The feeling
is getting to bo stfong that the colored
Masons take an oath in their secret or
saui2atious to avenge the death Of a
brother Mason.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-10-01
CHANGED IN THE CRADLE.


WASHINGTON, Sept 3G-.ne New York
papers publish story from. Caroline Lou
iso Kent, claiming 10 be the daughter OF
Queen Victoria by Lor husband, Prince
Consort Albert Edward, that she was in
her infancy taken from the cradle by a
bribed servant and an illcgitmate daugh.
ter of Prince Albert Edward put in her
place; that she was Travelled about
Europe ard America by Count Lundi,
whose brother married the mother
of Albert Edwards illcgitimute offspring:
that they spout much tme in New Or.
leans, fleeing thence from cholera to Day
ton, o., where Count .uudi on his death
bed told her her history and was married
to her by Father Hahn or Hahncman, Of
Dayton. She ufterWar1 married LAWYER
IN Cincinnati, name Iot given; was di-
vorccd and has been since living in Paris,
supported by indirect contribution. from
Windsor Castle, which ceased after the
death Of Victorju's faithful John Brown.
The New York papers say She is evidently
perfectly sane and a full believer in her
direct Legitimacy as the first born child Of
Queen Victoria.
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CCNVlCTS REVOLT.
mo Min" Closed and They Arc sm,tnered
iu'o submission After II volley 1. Fired
Into Them,

'' Hupihisslon After u Eolley l. VIred
Into Them.
NNo&FTLLE, Tenn, Sept. 26-For soma
reason The full particulars of the .autinv
" 'ne conyicts at Coal Creek caa not be
oU'alhed, The Knoxville Iron Coupzuy ia
'eIE retlcent about the affair. In.
spec'or Burrows returned from
'he mines this morning, and
o." SayS 'ne troubles have been settled.
oh last thursday, at the dinner hour. tho
oon'lcts refused to leave the mines. They
ei"!iIed That the food was so bad I'D the
TASKS 50 heavy that they could no longer
enuure II, and they would remaia IN the
wines until better fare and moro .umano
treatment were promised. The guards
"ou'd promise nothing, aLG the
oohVlcls refused to move an inch. Iyery
eHoft was made to remove them 10 the
S'ockade peaceably, but they he'd out
against threats and entreatiss with m the
denomination born VI desperation. Then,
" 'S SAID, the guards fired into the Line,
W'unding several negroes, but tbs is
ueh1ed, AT any rate Friday at arnoon
they shut of the ventilation. and
on Saturday afternoon the oonyicts
yielded to the men. The closing L. the
ventilation Shaft drove them to the n.outh
OF the mine, and there they crowded
around the opening fighting among them.
selves for front seats. They endured tho
most eXcruciatng torture before Giving
up, and 1t Is said several Of them were en-
urely exhausted when they SURRENDERED.
Mr. Burrows states that everything is
quiet, and that he approhsnds no Ee.taer
trouble.